School of the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University is an interdisciplinary visual arts institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. Integrated within Tufts University, SMFA provides students with a self-directed studio curriculum combined with rigorous liberal arts coursework.
Acceptance rate
10%
Undergrad enrollment
6,880
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$75
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 2, 2026 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision I Financial Aid Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | January 4, 2027 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | January 4, 2027 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision II Financial Aid Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidRegular Decision Financial Aid Deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| TransferTransfer Application Deadline | March 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidTransfer Financial Aid Deadline | April 15, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Please describe how you have learned about and engaged with Tufts during your college search process
Tell us more about a specific piece in your portfolio. What were the ideas you intended to explore, and how did those ideas inform the process of making the piece?
Tell us more about a specific piece in your portfolio. How did an academic course, project, or interest inspire the ideas that you explored in this piece?